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Former New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Gloria Decker passes away at 91News Story
Former Executive paved the way for the lottery world By Kate Northrop On Thursday, the New Jersey Lottery published a dedication to the life of former Executive Director Gloria Decker, whose role as a glass ceiling breaker in the lottery industry cemented her place in New Jersey history. On July 23, 2024, the former Executive Director of the New Jersey Lottery, Gloria Decker, passed away. The New Jersey Lottery published a statement on her passing, remembering her accomplishments and
Aug 2, 2024, 6:43 am - Lottery News

Former DC Lottery Director Frank Suarez appointed President and CEO of Connecticut LotteryNews Story
Lottery executive with experience at two other state lotteries will lead CT Lottery By Kate Northrop The Connecticut Lottery announced Thursday that Frank Suarez, the former Executive Director of the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming, was appointed as the new permanent President and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC). The CT Lottery Corporation Board of Directors voted on June 13 to elect Frank Suarez as the new President and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery. In a natio
Jun 18, 2024, 12:19 pm - Lottery News

Ryan Mindell appointed Executive Director of Texas LotteryNews Story
By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery Commission announced the appointment of Ryan Mindell as the new Executive Director of the Texas Lottery in a press release issued Thursday. With a track record of multiple leadership functions at both the Texas Lottery and in the lottery industry, Ryan Mindell will serve as the new Executive Director of the Texas Lottery. With a unanimous decision, we are proud to appoint Ryan Mindell as the Texas Lottery Commission's newest Executive Director, Texa
Apr 22, 2024, 8:03 am - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Executive Director Gary Grief announces retirementNews Story
Lottery industry leader to step back after 32 years of service By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery's Executive Director and longest-serving member Gary Grief announced he will retire at the end of February 2024. After 32 years of loyal service and dedication to the Texas Lottery, Executive Director Gary Grief will retire next month. Since 2010, Grief led the Texas Lottery in its mission to generate revenue for public education and veterans' services. He dedicated himself to a vari
Jan 26, 2024, 12:10 pm - Lottery News

Hoosier Lottery Commission votes to approve $50,000 prize claim to winner whose ticket was ripped upNews Story
Commission votes in the same meeting to deny $500 payout to another player By Kate Northrop Within the same meeting, the Hoosier Lottery Commission voted to approve a $50,000 prize claim to a winner whose ticket was ripped up and to deny a $500 prize to another scratch-off winner who posted their winning ticket online. The Hoosier Lottery Commission was faced with two rather interesting cases regarding the validity of two very different prize claims and ultimately voted to approve on
Dec 2, 2023, 7:31 am - Lottery News

Connecticut Lottery to move headquartersNews Story
Lottery announces temporary claims schedule to accommodate move By Kate Northrop The Connecticut Lottery will be moving its headquarters and claims center to a new facility this month. On Thursday, the Connecticut Lottery announced that it will be relocating to a new location and posted a temporary in-person prize claims schedule to accommodate the move. In May, the Lottery revealed that it's lease for its Rocky Hill headquarters building would be expiring and that it would be co
Aug 21, 2023, 2:01 pm - Lottery News

Connecticut Lottery to relocate headquarters this summerNews Story
New location for main lottery operations By Kate Northrop The Connecticut Lottery is packing up and moving the location of its headquarters this summer, consolidating its main operations into one building. Once its lease at the Rocky Hill headquarters is up, the Connecticut Lottery will be moving into a larger building that will be able to accommodate all its main functions and operations. Right now, the Lottery is situated in a nearly 92,000-square-foot building in Rocky Hill. O
May 29, 2023, 2:19 pm - Lottery News

Former Ohio Lottery Director denies claims of harassment days before resigning for "medical reasons"News Story
Report finds that Pat McDonald engaged in inappropriate conduct in the workplace By Kate Northrop Former Ohio Lottery Commissioner Pat McDonald retired from his role due to medical reasons one day after denying allegations of unwanted behavior toward other commission employees. A new report documenting alleged harassment toward lottery employees has surfaced weeks after the former member of the Ohio Lottery Commission resigned due to undisclosed medical reasons. On April 12, McDo
May 6, 2023, 6:25 pm - Lottery News

Iowa Lottery to shorten prize claim periods for multi-state gamesNews Story
Board votes to allow shorter prize-claim deadline By Kate Northrop The Iowa Lottery Board voted last Tuesday to reduce the prize-claim period for four multi-state games in the state. Lottery players in Iowa will have a shorter amount of time to claim prizes for some of the games offered by the Iowa Lottery. Currently, the Iowa Lottery allows prize winners to claim their winnings within 365 days from the date of the drawing. Soon, that time window will be reduced to 180 days from
Dec 7, 2022, 7:27 pm - Lottery News

Texas Lottery moves headquarters to new siteNews Story
New location for claim center and drawing studio By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery has completed the move of its headquarters and drawing studio to a new location in Austin. Previously situated at Grant Plaza on East Sixth Street, the Texas Lottery Commission will now occupy the newly-constructed George H.W. Bush building at 1801 N. Congress Ave. The Texas Lottery Commission is thrilled to make its home at the new state-of the-art George H.W. Bush Building in the Texas Capitol C
Aug 30, 2022, 11:56 am - Lottery News